Buddhist Baby Names
Explore beautiful and meaningful baby names rooted in the Buddhist religion. Each name has been selected with careful consideration for culture, spirituality, and auspicious significance. You can easily choose a traditional or modern Buddhist name for your baby.
| Name | Gender | Meaning | Numerology Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambapali | Girl | Mango grove owner, courtesan turned nun | 1 |
| Amoghavajra | Boy | Unfailing thunderbolt | 7 |
| Ananda | Boy | Joy, bliss | 8 |
| Anapanasati | Girl | Mindfulness of breathing | 7 |
| Aradhana | Girl | Worship, devotion | 3 |
| Arhat | Boy | Worthy one, enlightened | 3 |
| Ariya | Boy | Noble, Aryan | 9 |
| Atisha | Boy | Learned teacher | 22 |
| Avalokita | Boy | Observer of the world | 11 |
| Bhadda | Girl | Fortunate, auspicious | 2 |
| Bhadrakali | Girl | Auspicious goddess | 4 |
| Bhikkhu | Boy | Buddhist monk | 7 |
| Bodhicitta | Girl | Awakening mind | 1 |
| Bodhidharma | Boy | Dharma of enlightenment | 11 |
| Bodhipala | Boy | Protector of enlightenment | 5 |
| Bodhisattva | Boy | Being of enlightenment | 4 |
| Buddhadasa | Boy | Servant of the Buddha | 11 |
| Buddhaghosa | Boy | Voice of the Buddha | 9 |
| Buddharaksha | Boy | Protected by Buddha | 8 |
| Chandrakirti | Boy | Moon glory, famous scholar | 8 |
| Chandramitra | Boy | Friend of the moon | 11 |
| Chandravati | Girl | Moonlit, radiant | 11 |
| Chimi | Girl | Immortal in Tibetan | 33 |
| Chitrarekha | Girl | Beautiful drawing | 3 |
| Dawa | Girl | Moon in Tibetan | 11 |
| Dekyi | Girl | Happy in Tibetan | 9 |
| Dhammadhira | Boy | Firm in Dhamma | 8 |
| Dhammadinna | Girl | Given to Dhamma | 1 |
| Dhammapala | Boy | Protector of Dhamma | 7 |
| Dhammavati | Girl | One with Dhamma | 11 |
| Dharmakirti | Boy | Glory of Dharma | 4 |
| Dharmaraksha | Boy | Protected by Dharma | 4 |
| Dipankara | Boy | Lamp maker, past Buddha | 3 |
| Dolma | Girl | Tara, mother goddess in Tibetan | 9 |
| Ekayana | Boy | One path to liberation | 22 |
| Gangotri | Girl | Sacred river | 1 |
| Gunapala | Boy | Protector of virtue | 1 |
| Gunaratna | Boy | Jewel of virtue | 7 |
| Hsuan Tsang | Boy | Great pilgrim monk | 7 |
| Jakkhinda | Boy | Victor of the universe | 33 |
| Jamyang | Girl | Gentle melody, Manjushri | 8 |
| Jayasena | Boy | Army of victory | 22 |
| Jetsun | Girl | Venerable one in Tibetan | 8 |
| Jigme | Girl | Fearless in Tibetan | 8 |
| Jina | Boy | Conqueror of self | 7 |
| Jinaputra | Boy | Son of the conqueror | 11 |
| Jivaka | Boy | One who gives life | 9 |
| Jomo | Girl | Noble woman in Tibetan | 8 |
| Kalama | Girl | From the Kalama clan | 3 |
| Kamalashila | Boy | Lotus stone, scholar | 7 |
| Kapilavastu | Boy | From the city of Kapila | 7 |
| Karma | Girl | Action, law of cause and effect | 8 |
| Kasang | Girl | Good fortune in Tibetan | 8 |
| Kashyapa | Boy | Tortoise, a Buddha | 1 |
| Khandro | Girl | Dakini, sky dancer | 8 |
| Kisagotami | Girl | Lean woman from Gotama clan | 6 |
| Kshitigarbha | Boy | Womb of the earth | 5 |
| Kuanyin | Girl | Goddess of mercy | 5 |
| Kumarajiva | Boy | Young prince of life | 8 |
| Kunga | Girl | Joy for all in Tibetan | 9 |
| Lalitavistara | Boy | Elaborate sports of Buddha | 1 |
| Lhamo | Girl | Goddess in Tibetan | 22 |
| Lhundrub | Girl | Spontaneous accomplishment | 1 |
| Lobsang | Girl | Good hearted in Tibetan | 7 |
| Lokanatha | Boy | Lord of the world | 11 |
| Madhyamaka | Boy | Middle way philosophy | 33 |
| Mahakashyapa | Boy | Great Kashyapa | 6 |
| Mahapajapati | Girl | Leader of great assembly | 7 |
| Mahinda | Boy | Powerful, son of Ashoka | 5 |
| Maitreya | Boy | Future Buddha, loving | 11 |
| Meghiya | Boy | Rain, disciple of Buddha | 5 |
| Metta | Girl | Loving kindness | 5 |
| Milinda | Boy | King Milinda | 8 |
| Moggallana | Boy | Chief disciple of Buddha | 11 |
| Nagarjuna | Boy | Arjuna of serpents | 33 |
| Nagasena | Boy | Army of serpents | 8 |
| Nalanda | Girl | Gift of lotus, ancient university | 2 |
| Nanda | Boy | Joy, half-brother of Buddha | 7 |
| Nangsa | Girl | Sunlight in Tibetan | 2 |
| Narada | Boy | River giver, sage | 3 |
| Naropa | Boy | Human shore | 11 |
| Nirodha | Boy | Cessation of suffering | 6 |
| Norbu | Girl | Jewel in Tibetan | 7 |
| Nyima | Girl | Sun in Tibetan | 8 |
| Padmasambhava | Boy | Born from the lotus | 3 |
| Paldron | Girl | Lamp of glory | 8 |
| Pannabhava | Boy | Wisdom life | 8 |
| Parinirvana | Boy | Final liberation | 6 |
| Pema | Girl | Lotus in Tibetan | 8 |
| Prajna | Girl | Wisdom | 6 |
| Prajnaparamita | Boy | Perfection of wisdom | 4 |
| Pundarika | Girl | White lotus | 5 |
| Punna | Boy | Complete, full of merit | 3 |
| Purna | Boy | Complete, fulfilled | 7 |
| Rahula | Boy | Son of the Buddha | 7 |
| Ratnapala | Boy | Protector of jewels | 3 |
| Ratnarakshita | Boy | Protected by jewels | 6 |
| Ratnasri | Girl | Sri of jewels | 1 |
| Rigzin | Girl | Knowledge holder | 11 |
| Rina | Girl | Queen, joyful | 6 |
| Ripa | Girl | Monastery girl | 8 |
| Sakyamuni | Boy | Sage of the Sakya clan | 33 |
| Samantabhadra | Boy | Universal goodness | 4 |
| Sangharaksha | Boy | Protected by the Sangha | 9 |
| Santideva | Boy | God of peace | 5 |
| Sariputta | Boy | Son of Sari, chief disciple | 8 |
| Sarnath | Girl | Deer garden, first sermon place | 9 |
| Sarvastivada | Boy | All things exist school | 11 |
| Shanti | Girl | Peace | 8 |
| Shantideva | Boy | Peaceful god | 4 |
| Shechen | Girl | Great compassion | 8 |
| Sherab | Boy | Wisdom in Tibetan | 8 |
| Siddhartha | Boy | One who achieves goals | 11 |
| Silabhadra | Boy | Good in discipline | 3 |
| Simha | Boy | Lion, brave | 5 |
| Songtsengampo | Boy | Strong deep king | 3 |
| Subhuti | Boy | Well being, good existence | 1 |
| Sudhana | Boy | Good wealth | 5 |
| Sundari | Girl | Beautiful | 5 |
| Tathagata | Boy | Thus gone, thus come | 7 |
| Tenzin | Girl | Holder of teachings | 7 |
| Thubten | Girl | Teaching of Buddha in Tibetan | 9 |
| Tilopa | Boy | Sesame oil maker, master | 1 |
| Tsering | Girl | Long life in Tibetan | 11 |
| Tsomo | Girl | Lake, ocean in Tibetan | 1 |
| Ubbiri | Girl | One who cried in the forest | 7 |
| Upalavanna | Girl | Color of blue lotus | 4 |
| Upali | Boy | Close, near, senior monk | 5 |
| Vairochana | Boy | Illuminator, central Buddha | 11 |
| Vajra | Boy | Thunderbolt, diamond | 7 |
| Vajradhara | Boy | Holder of the thunderbolt | 3 |
| Vajrapani | Boy | Wielder of thunderbolt | 11 |
| Vasumati | Girl | Rich in jewels | 7 |
| Vasumitra | Boy | Friend of all beings | 7 |
| Vimalakirti | Boy | Stainless glory | 8 |
| Vipassana | Boy | Insight meditation | 3 |
| Visakha | Girl | Forked, lay devotee of Buddha | 8 |
| Wangmo | Girl | Powerful lady in Tibetan | 1 |
| Xuanzang | Boy | Sacred and mysterious | 9 |
| Yangchen | Girl | Melodious, Saraswati | 5 |
| Yangdzom | Girl | Wealth of melody | 6 |
| Yeshe | Boy | Wisdom in Tibetan | 8 |
| Yidam | Boy | Meditational deity | 7 |
| Yonten | Girl | Good qualities in Tibetan | 3 |
| Zangmo | Girl | Good woman in Tibetan | 4 |
| Zen | Boy | Meditation, stillness | 9 |
| Zopa | Girl | Patience in Tibetan | 22 |
Trending Baby Names
Find the newest, most popular, and widely loved baby names of today. Names that are currently trending among parents. These names are not only modern but also carry strong and positive meanings, which further enhance the baby's personality.
Aaaam
Son of the sun · Hindi
Aaami
Queen of virtue · Gujarati
Aaavi
Blessed by Saraswati · Marathi
Aaba
Symbol of true faith · Arabic
Aabano
Righteous and noble woman · Arabic
Aabida
Worshipper of Allah · Arabic
Aabir
Spreader of light · Punjabi
Aadamita
Source of inspiration · Hindi
Aadishakti
Primordial energy, goddess Durga · Sanskrit
Aaeen
Pure soul full of faith · Arabic
Aafiya
Good health · Arabic
Aahal
Loved by Brahma · Hindi
Aahana
Inner light, morning · Sanskrit
Aaida
Source of happiness and light · Persian/Iranian
Aaiin
One who gives without expecting · Urdu
Baby Names by Nakshatra (Birth Star)
Use the nakshatra of your new baby to choose their name from the list of auspicious/ meaningful names that we have provided, which are considered to be astrologically appropriate for each specific nakshatra.
Baby Names by Rashi (Zodiac Sign)
Choose a name for your baby based on their zodiac sign. Each name will have been chosen according to astrological rules and will have been regarded as good and meaningful. This can also help you choose a name for your baby that starts with the correct letter, based on their zodiac sign.
Baby Names by Language & Region
Explore baby names from various languages. Unique, beautiful baby names from Hindi, Sanskrit, English, and many other languages are on this website. It will be easy to find a special baby name in your favourite language.
Aaaman
Giver of happiness
Aaami
Queen of virtue
Aaas
Joyful and happy
Aaash
Son of the sun
Aaav
Devoted to God
Aadal
Blessed by the gods
Aadip
Pure soul
Aaesh
Son of the sun
Aaik
Ocean of wisdom
Aain
One with divine grace
Aait
Blessed by the gods
Aakumari
Shining like the sun
Aalamita
One who guides
Aalata
One who brings joy
Aaman
Giver of happiness
Browse Baby Names by Alphabet (A to Z)
Browse through every type of baby name, organized alphabetically. A wide variety of beautiful and meaningful names—ranging from A to Z—are available here. Finding a simple yet lovely name for your child becomes effortless here.
Aaa
Protector of her family
Aaaa
Beloved by all believers
Aaaam
Son of the sun
Aaaaz
Queen of virtuous women
Aaafa
Graceful and pious lady
Aaah
Source of happiness and light
Aaaha
Devoted to prayer and worship
Aaaia
Symbol of true faith
Aaaim
Seeker of truth
Aaala
Graceful and pious lady
Aaama
Peaceful and calm
Aaaman
Giver of happiness
Aaame
Full of devotion
Aaami
Queen of virtue
Aaamita
Shining like the sun
